positive law
noun
1.
customary law or law enacted by governmental authority (as distinguished from
natural law
).
Origin
1350-1400;
Middle English
Examples from the web for
positive law
If a layman were to ask the reason for the difference it could not be given for it is mere
positive law
.
Program includes incentive prizes, an education program, and strong
positive law
enforcement presence.
The program includes incentive prizes chosen by students, an education component, and strong
positive law
enforcement presence.